eHarlequin Silhouette Romantic Suspense Titles for December 2010

Sparked by danger, fueled by passion, eHarlequin.com has released the December 2010 titles in their Silhouette Romantic Suspense series. Let yourself be swept away with characters who fall in love under larger-than-life circumstances. In Silhouette Romantic Suspense, suspense, emotion and glamour combine to create these highly charged books! For more information or to purchase any of the books below, click on the book title or book cover. (Previous months titles can be found on the backlist page.)

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A Soldier's Redemption by Rachel Lee

When her husband's murder forces Cory Farland into the Witness Protection Program, she has to make a fresh start in a brand-new place. In Conard County, she has no past. Until former Navy captain Wade Kendrick moves in. The enigmatic ex-SEAL reawakens passion…and dares Cory to dream of a future.

He can't run forever …

Wade didn't come to the Wyoming small town to play bodyguard. But Cory needs a boarder and he needs a place to decompress. And now the guarded widow is arousing something that goes deeper than his protective instincts. With Cory's life under the gun, there isn't anything Wade won't do to keep her safe and claim the love that could redeem them both …

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Irresistible Stranger by Jennifer Greene

Twenty years ago, Lily Campbell's parents died in a mysterious fire. Now she's back for the truth … but nobody in her sleepy hometown wants to talk about that night. And when the fires start up again, it's clear that somebody doesn't want her to stay.

Griff Branchard has perfected his bad-boy persona. But the moment he sees Lily, nothing matters as much as getting close to her. Although rumors about her are flying around town, he just can't believe such a sweet woman could be a troublemaker … But trouble? She's deep in it. And he's going to make sure that the only heat she feels is from the flames of desire.

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Guarding the Socialite by Kimberly Van Meter

Socialite Emma Vale has dedicated herself to Iris House—a sanctuary for women starting over. But when she's called in to identify the body of one of her girls, Emma is stunned to learn that the women of Iris House have been targeted by a violent sociopath … and she could be next.

Still nursing some hefty emotional baggage, FBI agent Dillon McIntyre has been lying low, but something about this case seems to reach out to him. Or is he just responding to Emma herself? As the list of suspects grows and the killer hones in on his target, Dillon must face the difference between protecting a potential victim … and protecting the woman he loves.

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Colton's Christmas Baby by Karen Whiddon

Damien Colton was in prison for a crime he didn't commit. He'd lost his freedom, his good name. Now he wants it back, starting with the inheritance waiting for him in his hometown. But if there's one thing to distract a man from his plans, it's a sexy woman desperate for help—with her own little secret to hide.

Just the sight of a Colton and a Kelley together can start a firestorm of gossip. Soon-to-be single mom Eve Kelley doesn't want the attention. Nevertheless, Damien needs her by his side to finally get the justice he deserves. As these unlikely allies turn to passionate lovers, will the town pariah find the family he'd never dared to wish for?

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Nick Chase: A Detective Story at a Special Price to New Customers Only at BFG

Big Fish Games is offering the mystery game Nick Chase: A Detective Story to new customers for only $2.49! Simply use coupon code NICK249 at checkout. But hurry! This special price is for new customers only and expires Saturday, November 20th, 2010.

Nick Chase, a hard-boiled private investigator, is in need of a job. Lucky for him, one arrives from a man known only as The Collector.

You, as Nick Chase, must solve a variety of puzzles and find hidden clues to uncover the mystery behind the missing manuscript penned by Leonardo Di Vinci. Explore gorgeous hand drawn scenes with a gritty film noir style in this one of a kind adventure game where everyone is a suspect!

Our game reviewer, Ms. Terri, had this to say about Nick Chase: A Detective Story: "[A]s much an interesting mystery to follow as it is a game to enjoy. The striking graphics, interesting characters, creative puzzles, and the ease of playing the game without it being too simplistic (or too difficult) are all points in its favor."

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The Cruelest Cut by Rick Reed is Today's Featured Free Kindle Mystery

Kindle Mysteries is pleased to feature a mystery title that is currently available in Kindle eBook format for free from Amazon.com. We don't know how long it will be offered at this special price (typically only until a certain number of downloads have been completed), so download it today!

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The Cruelest Cut by Rick Reed
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About The Cruelest Cut (from the publisher): The first victim is attacked in her home. Tied to her bed. Forced to watch every unspeakable act of cruelty -- but unable to scream. The second murder is even more twisted. Signed, sealed, and delivered with a message for the police, stuffed in the victim's throat. A fractured nursery rhyme that ends with a warning: "There will be more." For detective Jack Murphy, it's more than a threat. It's a personal invitation to play. And no one plays rougher than Jack. Especially when the killer's pawns are the people he loves ...

Read the first chapters of The Cruelest Cut below.

TNT Cancels Crime Drama Dark Blue

Deadline|Hollywood is reporting that TNT has not renewed its summer crime drama Dark Blue for a third season. Starring Dylan McDermott, the series follows the lives of a covert undercover team of LAPD officers.

The first season of the series is currently available on DVD from Telemystery: Dark Blue.

The DeValera Deception by Michael McMenamin and Patrick McMenamin (Book Review)

The DeValera Deception by Michael McMenamin and Patrick McMenamin. A Winston Churchill Mystery. Enigma Books Hardcover, October 2010.

Crisply written and meticulously researched, this novel featuring Winston Churchill during his "Wilderness Years" is a remarkably well-crafted adventure story that works both as historical fiction and action thriller.

Read the full text of our review at Mysterious Reviews: The DeValera Deception by Michael McMenamin and Patrick McMenamin.

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Read the first chapters of The DeValera Deception below.

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Harlequin Intrigue Titles for December 2010

eHarlequin.com has released the December 2010 titles in their Intrigue, breathtaking romantic suspense series. Get these edge-of-your-seat reads today with characters who conquer everything from kidnappings to murder mysteries, only to find themselves irresistibly drawn to one another! For more information or to purchase any of the books below, click on the book title or book cover. (Previous months titles can be found on the backlist page.)

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Man with the Muscle by Julie Miller

Assistant district attorney Audrey Kline has privilege at her feet—until her latest courtroom battle brings danger to her door. Her quest to convict a cold-blooded gang leader makes her a target. The threats point to something beyond gang revenge … like the work of a serial stalker.

It takes a man with extraordinary instincts and skill to guard Audrey from an elusive killer, and SWAT member Alex Taylor fits the bill. He's survived the gritty city streets and refuses to let the captivating, determined woman out of his protection … or under his skin. But to rescue her from evil, he must be willing to confront anything—including the powerful passion that binds them.

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Genuine Cowboy by Joanna Wayne

But still, Sean Ledger was coming home—to bad memories and an estranged father. And surprisingly, to a beautiful widow and her son in need of a haven. A loner, Sean didn't do family or forever, but protecting women was his cowboy code.

With a vengeful escaped convict on her tail, Eve Worthington had nowhere else to turn. Sean was fiercely loyal … but dangerously sexy. He'd guard her life, but he'd already stolen her heart. As the killer neared, Eve realized her fatal error in coming to the ranch. Now she either had to run again … or put her bodyguard lover in the line of fire.

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Colby Core by Debra Webb

After years in captivity, waiting for a rescuer who never came, Tessa Woods meets a mysterious stranger who's determined to help bring down a human-trafficking ring and save the other victims … including her child. But can she put all her dreams of a merry Christmas into the hands of a handsome agent?

Colby agent Riley Porter thinks being a former SEAL has prepared him for anything. When he goes undercover to find Tessa, he doesn't expect his professional mission to become personal. Yet caring for the brave, passionate woman who's ready to risk her life to end an evil cycle is far beyond his control. As the danger escalates, Riley must convince Tessa to do the impossible for their own survival: trust him to protect her.

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A Silverhill Christmas by Carol Ericson

Rio McClintock experienced a lot as a freelance CIA operative. But nothing prepared him for the smoldering attraction between him and a former princess. His mission was to destroy an empire built on smuggling drugs and weapons, and Tori Scott complicated everything—especially when all she wanted was to rescue her four-year-old son in time for a happy Christmas. The moment the little boy was back in his mother's arms, Rio knew bringing them to Silverhill, Colorado, would offer the best protection. Rio was surprised how easily strong-minded Tori went along with his plan … until she revealed a startling connection to the hometown he thought he'd left behind. For good.

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Winchester Wedding by B. J. Daniels

The Winchester Ranch is a place of age-old scandal and deadly family secrets. For DEA agent T. D. Waters, the thriving ranch and mysterious Winchester clan have the answers he's looking for. With the heart of a cowboy and a rebellious streak that can't be tamed, he's not going to let anyone interfere with his investigation. Nor will he let a beautiful, lonely siren distract him from his mission.

But when T.D.'s hunt for the truth puts lives at risk, protecting Lizzy Calder—and wrestling their potent attraction—becomes his mission. As the danger rises, secrets surface … and all hope for a Winchester Ranch wedding may be destroyed.

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Wild Stallion by Delores Fossen

Her unborn son was all the family she had …

Then he was stolen minutes after Bailey Hodges gave birth. Months following the hospital standoff, the terrifying memories still existed. Someone wanted her to die that night. Someone still wanted her dead. But nothing would stop her from finding her child. Not even Jackson Malone, the Texas tycoon whose intense gray eyes and protective demeanor she couldn't resist.

The moment Jackson discovered that the mother of the "orphan" he'd adopted was alive, his suspicions went on high alert. Nothing mattered more than keeping the baby safe—and defending Bailey from the danger that hovered closer than either of them expected. Yet would reuniting mother and child cost Jackson his only chance at having a family of his own?

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Harem by Eleanor Sullo (Book Review)

Harem by Eleanor Sullo. A Women on Fire Mystery. Wings ePress Trade Paperback, August 2010.

Sullo writes in a light, breezy manner, and there is a lot of humor, if not much mystery here, which tends to rely far more on character than plot to move the story forward. Stylistically, the book is complicated by the fact that it is written from six different first person points of view.

Read the full text of our review at Mysterious Reviews: Harem by Eleanor Sullo.

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